The imposing glass doors of Andy's office building loomed before me, and I squared my shoulders, determined to face the man who had caused so much turmoil in my life. As I approached the security desk, a burly guard eyed me suspiciously.
"I need to speak with Andy," I declared, my voice unwavering.
The guard raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Mr. Hayes isn't taking visitors at the moment. You'll have to schedule an appointment."
I could feel my frustration mounting. Time was of the essence, and I couldn't afford to play by the rules. "This is urgent. I won't take up much of his time. Just let him know Evie is here."
The guard remained stoic, unmoved by my plea. "I'm sorry, miss. No exceptions."
I took a deep breath, suppressing the rising anger within me. But as I turned away, a surge o
